Today: 3 July 2026

Khadija Saeed

Khadija Saeed is a financial markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and emerging industries. She studied economics and finance at the London School of Economics and previously worked in market research before moving into financial journalism. Her coverage focuses on the companies, innovations and economic trends influencing global investors.

Gold Price Breaks $5,000 Record as Investors Flee Bonds and Currencies

Gold Price Breaks $5,000 Record as Investors Flee Bonds and Currencies

In Asian trading Monday, gold prices shot past $5,000 an ounce for the first time ever, hitting a fresh record. Investors rushed into the metal, seeking shelter in a classic safe haven amid market turmoil. The round-number break matters because it’s not just gold shifting. It signals money is fleeing sovereign bonds and major currencies as politics start bleeding into markets.
26 January 2026
Singapore stocks hit a record as UOB, OCBC rally — and SGX’s lot-size cut plan is back in play

Singapore stocks hit a record as UOB, OCBC rally — and SGX’s lot-size cut plan is back in play

Singapore’s Straits Times Index closed last week at a record high, boosted by strong gains in major banks. Investors found relief after U.S. President Donald Trump ruled out using force to acquire Greenland and eased off tariff threats against European nations. UOB climbed nearly 8% over the week to a record S$39.50, while OCBC rose 4.52% to hit S$21.29. This shift is significant now that the STI reacts more sharply to a handful of heavyweight stocks, even as regulators and brokers push to channel more retail funds into cash equities. While a record close grabs attention, it also raises the bar for wider market involvement beyond the familiar bank trio.
26 January 2026
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ASPEED Technology stock ticks up again after record run — eyes on the next catalyst

ASPEED Technology stock ticks up again after record run — eyes on the next catalyst

TAIPEI, Jan 26, 2026, 09:08 GMT+8 — Regular session ASPEED Technology Inc shares climbed 1.2% in early Monday trading, cooling off from their initial jump as investors absorbed last week’s historic surge in Taiwan’s most expensive stock. At 9:05 a.m. in Taipei, the shares changed hands at T$8,980, down from the T$9,080 opening price. The stock’s trailing price-to-earnings ratio stood near 91, per Yahoo Finance data.
26 January 2026
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Hwatsing Technology (688120) edges toward 200 yuan as leverage cools ahead of Shanghai open

Hwatsing Technology (688120) edges toward 200 yuan as leverage cools ahead of Shanghai open

Shanghai, January 26, 2026, 09:10 — Premarket Hwatsing Technology Co Ltd’s A shares on the Shanghai exchange closed Friday 1.54% higher at 198.38 yuan. That puts the stock just below the 200-yuan level and close to its 52-week peak of 200.8 yuan. Margin-trading figures revealed a net repayment of 40.34 million yuan, reducing the margin financing balance to 996 million yuan.
26 January 2026
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Sanan Optoelectronics stock price (600703) jumps nearly 6% as Chongqing SiC venture update turns heads

Sanan Optoelectronics stock price (600703) jumps nearly 6% as Chongqing SiC venture update turns heads

Shanghai, Jan 26, 2026, 08:37 CST — Premarket Sanan Optoelectronics’ A shares on the Shanghai exchange ended Friday at 16.54 yuan, climbing 5.75%. The stock is drawing attention again ahead of Monday’s open. Local outlets reported Monday that the company revealed its Chongqing silicon-carbide project has passed several product validations and entered “risk production,” a precursor to full-scale manufacturing. During the last session, shares fluctuated between 15.61 and 16.75 yuan, with turnover at 5.47%.
26 January 2026
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Global Unichip stock set for Monday spotlight after Morgan Stanley lifts target to NT$3,288

Global Unichip stock set for Monday spotlight after Morgan Stanley lifts target to NT$3,288

Taipei, January 26, 2026, 08:32 GMT+8 — Premarket Global Unichip Corp will draw attention Monday as trading begins, after Morgan Stanley bumped its price target to NT$3,288. The upgrade comes on the back of rising demand linked to Google’s in-house chip initiatives, according to Taiwanese media. The stock has already climbed nearly 30% this year, the report added.
26 January 2026
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Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) stock price dips: what to watch before Monday’s open

Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) stock price dips: what to watch before Monday’s open

New York, January 25, 2026, 19:35 EST — The market has closed. Lattice Semiconductor Corporation shares fell 1.1% on Friday, closing at $84.33. In after-hours trading, they hovered near $84.22, having swung between $82.79 and $85.79 during the regular session. Over the past year, the stock has ranged from $34.69 to $89.92. MarketBeat projects the company will release its quarterly earnings on Feb. 9 after the market closes.
26 January 2026
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TongFu Microelectronics stock faces a big Monday vote on a 4.4 bln yuan share sale

TongFu Microelectronics stock faces a big Monday vote on a 4.4 bln yuan share sale

Shanghai, Jan 26, 2026, 08:25 CST — Premarket. TongFu Microelectronics Co., Ltd.’s yuan-denominated Class A shares are in focus before Monday’s open, with shareholders due to vote later in the day on a package of proposals tied to a planned private placement of new stock. The company said the extraordinary meeting is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. local time in Nantong, Jiangsu province.
26 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Specialty stores rise after Q1 beats; Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) jumps 21%, Bath & Body Works (NYSE:BBWI) up 24%
    July 3, 2026, 5:53 PM EDT. Specialty retailers topped Q1 revenue estimates by 1.3%, sending shares up an average 9.3%. Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) posted $8.94 billion revenue, also 1.3% over forecasts, and its stock soared 20.9% after results. But Best Buy's full-year EPS guidance landed just under what analysts expected. Bath & Body Works (NYSE:BBWI) led the group, jumping 23.7% after beating on revenue and EPS, even with sales off 3.2%. Looking ahead, the group gave a mixed read for Q2, trimming revenue guidance by 0.6%. These retailers are dealing with weak foot traffic and e-commerce competition by leaning on richer product lines and staff know-how.
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